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Nicole Jones’ Water Buffalo Bull

“We’ve got to get in the river and stalk up the river to where we’ve seen the bull.” Just before we got in the water, we saw a killer crocodile. The water was up to our waists. We waded about 100 yards, and George peeked over the bank to see where the bull was. He told us to stay in the water, so he could crawl up the bank and look for the bull. Before

Big Game, Mossy Oak, Bow

Enhance Your Food Plots

Land managers across the country rely on food plots to attract and hold animals on their properties. In addition, they want these food plots to provide valuable nutrition for the wildlife that utilizes them. Boost your plots wildlife appeal and nutritional value by planting a few mast producing trees in or on the edge of your plots.

Big Game, Deer, Conservation, BioLogic, Mossy Oak, Nativ Nurseries

Do a Game Camera Survey

Want to know more about your deer herd? Looking to increase your knowledge of things like herd health, buck-to-doe ratios, predator populations and antler growth? If so, start using game cameras to conduct a deer survey on your piece of whitetail paradise.

Big Game, Deer, Predator, How-To, BioLogic, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

Pat Reeve and Nicole Jones on Their Australian Water Buffalo Hunt

On the third day, we were still searching for this big bull that George wanted Nicole to take. The bull’s nickname was “Houdini,” because he vanished every time we got close to him. We’d already spent 3 days of our 7-day hunt without getting a shot.

Big Game, Mossy Oak, Bow

Farming for Wildlife Means Growing What?

I’d like to talk with you about devoting a part of your “farming for wildlife” to growing insects, especially our native pollinator insects. You’ll warm up to the idea when you see how much it can improve food and habitat for all your other wildlife.

How-To, Mossy Oak, Nativ Nurseries

10 Ways to Prevent Wildfires While Targetshooting This Summer

As the days get longer and the weather gets nicer, more and more shooters will be heading outdoors this summer to practice with their favorite firearms. With summer, however, also comes the increased risk of wildfires. As we saw last year in the western half of the U.S., fires are easily started and readily blamed on firearms use. If you plan to target shoot on public land this season, make sure you understand the regulations

How-To, Firearm

TenPoint Stealth SS Crossbow

As the crossbow craze continues and more states begin to legalize the use of these once medieval weapons, stalwart manufactures continue to unveil new marvels. For 2013, one of those marvels is TenPoint’s all-new Stealth SS.

Gear, Mossy Oak, Bow

Lions and Tahrs and Buffalo, Oh My!

We finally spotted a tahr that the guide suggested we take. To get to the tahr, we had to make a long hard climb up a big ridge. I took off my pack and laid it on the ground. I found the tahr in my Nikon scope and squeezed the trigger, but the tahr didn’t go down.

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WIN FREE GEAR! All-New Shadow Grass Blades

The winner will receive a FREE set of Browning Dirty Bird Insulated Bibs and a Dirty Bird Insulated Jacket in the NEW Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades pattern.

Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades, Gear, Mossy Oak

WhistleBack for Game Birds

I am very frequently asked what can be planted for turkeys, quail, doves, ducks, etc. Most often hunters and land managers are looking for ways to keep game birds on their property. They want to attract and hold so the birds don’t have to leave their land to find their necessities. Growing

Small Game

After the Storm

This unexpected storm changed the aesthetic value of the land as well as the habitat we’ve worked on for so long managing for wildlife. For some animals the storm created new habitat but for others, like deer, it dramatically changed their movement through the downed timber. Our main concern was that it would eliminate whitetail utilization all together. Like many landowners we didn’t have a plan to cope with the unpredicted devastation of our hunting

Land Management, How-To

Pat Reeve Says He Shot Nicole’s Red Stag in New Zealand

Neither Nicole nor I had hunted red stag, but we had hunted elk. Elk and stag are somewhat similar. Some friends went with us, and the plan was for Nicole to hunt and take her stag first while I filmed. Then I would try and take a stag. We were hunting in the post-roar, the breeding time for stags. Each morning we got up, climbed to the top of a ridge and glassed for stags

Big Game, Deer, Mossy Oak, Bow, Firearm

Outdoor Edge: Grip-Hook Combo

The new Grip-Hook knife/saw combo includes the hunter’s two most important field tools: a deep bellied skinning knife and field saw for tough bone and wood. Each knife/saw combo comes complete with a belt sheath and lifetime guarantee. This is a great combo for virtually any big game hunter.

Big Game, Gear, Mossy Oak

Mossy Oak BioLogic’s Bobby Cole fosters a deep love for wild places and is obsessed with properly managing those places. A pure land management genius, Cole has some great advice for those that have just purchased a piece of property.

Conservation, BioLogic, Mossy Oak, Nativ Nurseries

Pat and Nicole Reeve on the Last Stalk for a Dall Sheep

Finally, we got to the top of a ridge and thought the rams should be right below us. I was the fourth person in a parade of hunters going up the mountain, so the three in front of me had loosened all the rocks on the trail. The rocks were breaking loose under my feet. The only thought going through my mind was, “I’m about to die.”

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How to Make a Wingbone Call

Wingbone calls are one of the coolest ways to remember a hunt and honor a turkey, and all in all you can get one done with about 2-3 hours of work (with some waiting in between.)

Turkey, How-To, Video

Foraging for Dandelions

Foraging for dandelions and want to know where to find them? Read Dr. Brooks Tiller's blog post at Mossy Oak and learn all about dandelion harvesting today!

How-To, Wild Game Recipes, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Ingredient Wild

Morel Mushrooms Foraging

Morel mushrooms are the ultimate find in the spring woods. Here's advice on how to find them.

Conservation, Land Management, How-To, Mossy Oak Companions, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Ingredient Wild, Nativ Nurseries

Tips for Hunting the Morel Mushroom

Check out Mossy Oak's morel mushroom hunting tips to learn what gear you need, how to eat them and much more. Read Your Obsession blog today!

How-To

A History and a How-to for the Trumpet Turkey Call

Turkey hunters are a rare breed. They tend to cherish the past, as well as strive for a better tomorrow, like no other hunting community out there

Turkey, Video

BUILT: Cody Calls Turkey Calls

Bill Zearing firmly cemented his place in the turkey history books with his creation of the wooden sounding board for turkey pot calls and his thoughtful innovations continue to carve the path for modern call makers today.

Turkey, News, Mossy Oak, Mossy Oak Companions

Proven Strategies for Tough Gobblers

“There are those birds that seem downright un-killable. When you encounter them, it might be time to think outside the box call, throw the book away and try something more “unconventional.””

Turkey

Wild Turkey Roosting Habits

Wildlife photographer Tes Jolly knows the ins and outs of turkey habits—she’s watched them as much if not more than anybody. Here’s what she’s learned about roosting preferences.

Turkey

Uncommon Panfish Fishing Techniques

If you’re having a slow day catching crappie or other panfish, try out these less common techniques that all the fish at your favorite spot may have not seen yet.

Fishing, How-To, Video, Mossy Oak Fishing

On Fishing Red Colors for April Bass

Fishing with red during April is tournament proven. Here's the why's and exactly what kind of red lures you should be throwing.

Fishing, How-To, Video, Mossy Oak Fishing

NWTF Presents: The Big Six

The National Wild Turkey Federation classified six major regions across 738 million acres to best identify the urgent needs of wild turkeys across the country.

Turkey, Conservation, Land Management, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers

11 Strategies for Hunting Silent Gobblers

No challenge can be more frustrating than dealing with quiet gobblers. It can humiliate world-champion callers and beginners alike.

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